Wales
Foel Fras
529M
1735FT
About Foel Fras
Tucked away within the Pumlumon range of Mid Wales, this broad, grassy Tump offers a sense of true Cambrian solitude. The terrain is typical of these uplands—largely pathless and often boggy—but the elevation provides a clear perspective over the Nant-y-moch Reservoir and the surrounding rolling moorland.
Key Statistics
Rank
86th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Central Wales
Prominence
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67.6m
Nearest Town
Machynlleth
Geology
Beneath your feet lies the Devil's Bridge Formation, made of alternating layers of hardened mud and sand that form this rugged landscape.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SN765926
Latitude
52.5172°N
Longitude
3.8215°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Welsh moel, meaning a bare or bald hill, and bras, meaning broad or stout, which describes its sprawling, rounded profile.
- •From the summit, the view to the south is dominated by the massive bulk of Pumlumon Fawr, while the deep blue of the Nant-y-moch Reservoir sits prominently to the west.
- •While it shares a name with a much more famous 3,000ft peak in the Carneddau to the north, this Central Welsh summit is a far quieter affair, rarely seeing more than a handful of walkers a week.
- •The ground here is a classic example of the 'Pumlumon sponge'; the thick peat and tussocky grass are remarkably effective at holding water, ensuring your choice of footwear is tested regardless of the recent weather.